SAMPLE VIN REPORT : BMW 3 SERIES
WBAPF42060A501234
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Vehicle Specifications
Vehicle Make BMW
Model 3 SERIES
Manufacturer Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Mfr Region Europe
Mfr Country Germany — Region and Country may also indicate the continental headquarters
Country ISO 3166-1 DE 
Website https://www.bmw.co.uk/
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle
Manufacture date 01 March 2009 - (01-03-2009)
Vehicle Age 16 Year(s) — Based on the manufacture date
Engine Size 1995cc
Fuel Type Petrol
CO2 Emissions 142 g/km — Carbon dioxide - grams per Kilometre
RDE Not available — Real driving emissions (RDE) test mark
Euro E Status N/A — European emissions standards -- Euro 1 to Euro 6
Primary Colour Black
Wheelplan Type 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Revenue Weight Not available — Gross vehicle weight - GVW
Automated Vehicle N/A — AV class vehicle
Type Approval M1 — As categorised under the GB, UK(NI) or EU whole vehicle type approval (WVTA) scheme
Accident Check See the Extended History Report
Millage Fraud Check See the Extended History Report
Extra Info
↑Registration Number GU0ABCD
Vehicle Registration Date 01 March 2009 - (01-03-2009) — Date the vehicle is first registered in Great Britain, Northern Ireland or abroad
Vehicle Registration Region Kent / South East England — Broad area where the registration office was located - Great Britain only from 2001
Vehicle First Use Date 01 March 2009 - (01-03-2009) — Date the vehicle is first used in Great Britain, Northern Ireland or abroad
Last Recorded Mileage 79,966 miles — As logged at the last MOT test
Date of Last V5C (logbook) Issued 20 May 2021 - (20-05-2021) — The last time the V5C (log-book) was issued
Outstanding Recalls? No | Vehicle recalls GOV.UK
Export Marker No
Other information See the History Report for this Vehicle
MOT Test
↑MOT Result PASSED ✓
MOT Status CURRENT
Date Tested 25 March 2025 : 09:16:25 AM
Expiry Date 24 March 2026
Time to next test 194 days
Earliest next test 25 February 2026 — You can have an MOT test anytime, but this date is the earliest to keep the same renewal date
Mileage 79,966 miles
Odometer Result READ — Whether or not the odometer was read during the MOT test
MOT Test Number 792087045767
Defects:
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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MOT Test History
↑25 March 2025 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 25 March 2025 : 09:16:25 AM
Expiry Date: 24 March 2026
Mileage: 79,966 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 792087045767
Defects:
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MINOR
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
01 March 2025 | FAIL ✗
Date Tested: 01 March 2025 : 08:14:15 AM
Expiry Date: Not available
Mileage: 79,949 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 889478586872
Defects:
MINOR
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
26 February 2025 | FAIL ✗
Date Tested: 26 February 2025 : 01:59:18 PM
Expiry Date: Not available
Mileage: 79,920 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 784256350400
Defects:
MINOR
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
07 February 2024 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 07 February 2024 : 08:53:41 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2025
Mileage: 78,662 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 214501078796
Defects:
MINOR
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
07 February 2023 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 07 February 2023 : 01:38:46 PM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2024
Mileage: 77,801 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 597251342163
Defects:
MINOR
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY
Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
04 February 2022 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 04 February 2022 : 09:55:01 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2023
Mileage: 76,704 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 851587359227
Defects:
ADVISORY
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
10 February 2021 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 10 February 2021 : 12:25:07 PM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2022
Mileage: 75,310 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 377395827555
Defects:
No defects found.
04 February 2020 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 04 February 2020 : 08:59:22 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2021
Mileage: 73,065 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 102844722714
Defects:
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
04 February 2019 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 04 February 2019 : 10:31:18 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2020
Mileage: 70,069 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 266460684817
Defects:
ADVISORY
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
07 February 2018 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 07 February 2018 : 10:34:06 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2019
Mileage: 66,851 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 948053583997
Defects:
No defects found.
01 March 2017 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 01 March 2017 : 11:41:00 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2018
Mileage: 61,663 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 133136707302
Defects:
No defects found.
02 March 2016 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 02 March 2016 : 10:06:04 AM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2017
Mileage: 52,830 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 286330936048
Defects:
No defects found.
03 March 2015 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 03 March 2015 : 12:20:33 PM
Expiry Date: 02 March 2016
Mileage: 47,844 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 658622465019
Defects:
No defects found.
11 February 2014 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 11 February 2014 : 02:21:25 PM
Expiry Date: 01 March 2015
Mileage: 39,113 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 968122644086
Defects:
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Front discs lipped
11 February 2014 | FAIL ✗
Date Tested: 11 February 2014 : 12:07:48 PM
Expiry Date: Not available
Mileage: 39,110 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 148982144407
Defects:
FAIL
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Front discs lipped
11 February 2013 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 11 February 2013 : 02:43:50 PM
Expiry Date: 01 March 2014
Mileage: 30,912 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 657972443061
Defects:
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED
Vin plate sticker missing (vin number located elsewhere on car)
11 February 2013 | FAIL ✗
Date Tested: 11 February 2013 : 02:43:50 PM
Expiry Date: Not available
Mileage: 30,912 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 775042643080
Defects:
PRS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED
Vin plate sticker missing (vin number located elsewhere on car)
13 February 2012 | PASS ✓
Date Tested: 13 February 2012 : 10:18:32 AM
Expiry Date: 01 March 2013
Mileage: 24,517 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 886384042070
Defects:
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
13 February 2012 | FAIL ✗
Date Tested: 13 February 2012 : 09:03:14 AM
Expiry Date: Not available
Mileage: 24,517 MI — Mile (MI), Kilometre (KM)
MOT Test Number: 489034142005
Defects:
FAIL
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle Tax Info
↑Tax Status TAXED ✓
Tax due date 01 April 2026
Time until renewal 202 days
Tax Rates https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables
Usage Statistics
↑Mileage 79,966 miles — As logged at the last MOT test
Your Yearly Average 4,839 miles — You can use this in insurance quotes
National Average 6,550 miles — Based on DfT UK average
Around the World 3.21 times
Number of MOT Tests 19 — Includes re-tests
MOT Passes 14
MOT Fails 5
MOT Ratio
Vehicle Average Age
❚ UK average (9.1 yrs)
❚ This vehicle (16 yrs)
VIN INFORMATION
↑VIN Number WBAPF42060A501234 [ 17 digits ]
WMI WBA — World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS PF5207 — Vehicle descriptor section
VIS 0A501112 — Vehicle identifier section
LastSeven A501112 — Last seven digits - used for parts lookup
Data Sources
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Data retrieved: Wed, 10 Sep 25 11:54:08 +0100